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Virginia, Minn.^* Briefly SKetcned For Busy Readers. INTERESTING CITY NEWS NOTES. M. Watson was killed by fall ing' from a bucket down the air shaft at die Sparta mine on Saturday. L. M. Coleman tendered a public ball at the old Virginia hotel last evening. Attractive, persistent, consist ent advertising wins. Try it. The Swedish Temperance So» ciety hold a basket social at Dahl's Hall tomorrow evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Prince are the parents of a baby girl born Wednesday.—Bessemer Herald. Just received, a big consign ment of children's sailor suits and dresses, at the Bee Hive. FOR SALE CHEAP.—House and lot on Maple street, Virginia. Enquire of T. C. Young, Iron Junction, Minn. Watch for the free street pa rade and band concert, at noon each day, by North Brothers Co rned ia,ns. The Coontown 400 showed here last night, and bore out the rocky reputation which preceded them. For durable shoes at low pri ces, cail at the Bee Hive, J. Adam Bede's divinely in spired motto "Love one anoth er,'' might be preached with ad mirable effect to range residents. North Brothers Comedians carry complete band and or chestra and give a free street pa rade and band concert daily. Blankets, quilts and feather pillows, cail at the Bee Hive. Prof. Clarence Bovee, late of Great Falls, Montana, has been engaged as musical director in (ho M. E. Church of this city. B. O- Wiggen, of the Union Cash Grocery, now occupies his new building at\vo doors east of his former location. v^y "VK M. L. Fay erects another com modious cottage for rental pur gqsei on the rear end of lots 10, and 11, block 15. Ladies' Tailor-made Suits of Serges, Covert Cloth and Home spuns, in crreat variety, at Bee Hive. Wait for the big show! North Brothers Comedians, band and orchestra. Prices 15, 25 and 35 cents. Seats on sale at the asual place. A train of empties broke away at the Sauntry Tuesday after noon, running into the coal dock at the foot of the grade and do ing some damage. Have you see the elegant new stock of dress goods at the Bee Hive? The Ladies' Benevolent Soci ety of the Presbyterian church were entertained at the home of Mrs. E. Gupperouil, on Cenvof Ladies' fine trimmed hats, lat est designs, at the Bee Hiae. H. H. Salmon, of McKinley, has been appointed by Gov. Lind as a delegate to the Inter national Mining Convention in Milwaukee, June 19 to 23. Ginghams, Dimities, Bedford Cor'ls, Crashes, Lawns, Satines, etc., etc.. in great variety at the Bee Hive. The United States Building and Loan Association, which had ap plications for loans from many Virginia citizens some weeks ago, has placed but few. The pros perous times may have obviated the necessities of the applicants. Judge Vivian Prince has been appointed as census enumerator for the first and second and D. C. Christopher as enumerator for the third and fou-th wards of this city. The work begins on June 1st, An elegant assortment of pants of all descriptions at the Bee Hive. Rev. Robert Forbes, D. D., will pay our city an official visit in the early part of June. He will give a free lecture in the Methodist church on Saturday evening, June 9th, and the fol lowing day will preach in the same place at eleven in the morning, and again at four o'clock in the afternoon. A number from this city went to Eveleth yesterday, joining with friends at that point in duly commemorating the eighty-sixth anniversary of the adoption of the Norwegian constitution and the choosing of Christian Fred erick as king of Norway. Regular sei vices at the Pres byterian church Sunday morning and evening. Morning subject: '•The Problem of Adversity," Evening subject "Memories and Lessons of the Civil War," a ser mon appropriate for Memorial Day. All are cordially invited. Appropriate music. LOST—Bunch tral avenue, Wednesday after-, pi'jgram was presented, noon. The Duluth toughs, whom the city administration attempts to suppress, are said to be deter mined to get even by burning the city. The Edisonian Exhibit com pany plays here on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings of next week. The company is highly spoken of. Good morning! Haye you an order for printing for The Enter prise today? Remember the Epworth League and choir entertainment to be given in the M. E. Church on Tuesday evening, May 29th. A good program will be furnished. Ice cream and cake will be serv ed. Admission 10 cents. Bazily Zereizon, of Winona, was thrown under a moving freight at Sparta Tuesday, res ceiving injuries from which he cannot recover. The young man was taken to Duluth and his father wired for. of keys between postoffice and my place of busi ness. Finder will be suitably rewarded. OTTO HANNULA, Messrs. R. E. Bailie and A. N. Thompson will occupy the new block being erected by M. L. Fay on lot 22 of 19, adjoining their present location on the east-. Ned K. Farrand will thereafter occupy his present store room entire. Patrolman Ed. Snyder resign ed his position on the police force Monday and left the same day for St. Paul, where he engages in business. Mr. Snyder had been an efficient member of the the force for two years, and his rec ord was that of an officer who recognized the equality of all. M. C. Palmer will attend to official business at Biwabik to morrow, in the case against four boys arrested on the charge of breaking into John Johnson's store. The case will bo tried before Judge Prince. Humane Agent Witherow and Col. E. C. Gridley, of the State Board of Charities and Correction, will also be present, Despite the storm last Sunday evening, a large audience gath ered in the M. E. Church to cele brate the eleventh anniversary ,he Epworth Ltiague. An ex papers and recitations being giv en by members of the local league Excellent music was provided by the choir, under Prof. Bovee's direction. The Enterprise is now located on its new lot, 2 of 24, next east of the city hall, where the latch string is out and we shall ever be pleased to meet our friends and customers. The change gives us a much better business loca tion, aud when our new Taylor cylinder and White gasoline en gine are in place we will show you a model printing office. John Wanamaker heads his page advertisement in the Phila delphia papers, "Wanamaker's Daily Store News," and he makes the page about as inter esting as any page in the paper. Everybody knows that what touches people's pockets is of in terest. Good advertisements not only contribute to the trade of the advertiser, but they cons tribute to wealth of purchasers Ladies' Percale Wrappers and Waists, metalic satine petticoats That's HARPER Whiskey in and everything in ladies' wear three languages. Sold by at the Bee Hive. T. A. Clark, Virginia, Minn The sporting entertainment at Crockett's Opera Hcuse last Fri day evening drew a fair house although not so large as would have attended had it not been given out that the boxing match would not be permitted. Mes srs. Berg and Arnold gave some very pretty wrestling hitches and the returns from the Jeffries Cor'oett light were read by rounds. The very finest. The ne plus ultra. The creme de la creme *. s.* U*£ r' -t While coming down the Au burn hiil Saturday morning Miss CorauMaybury met with a pain ful accident. The front wheel of her bicycle came off, throwing her forcibly. She was picked up unconscious, in wbich condi tion she remained for several hours Her injuries precluded her from taking charge of her schorfi work for several days this week^Mrs. D. E. Uuppernull sub stituting. North Brothers Comedians, Band "and Orchestra, will appear at th^Opera House Friday and Saturday, May 18 and 19. This large company has just complete ed a tour to the Pacific coast, re turning by way of Canada after showing Seattle, Vancouver and all the principal cities of the northwest. Reserved seats on sale at the usual place. Prices 15, 25 and 35 cents. Grand Sat urday afternoon matinee at 2 p. m. Free street parade and band concert daily. The hotel committee has thus far raised upwards of $2,000, in eluding lots valued at $500, out of the $3,000 and lots desired as a bonus by Mr. Fay for the erec tion of a modern forty room ho tel. The committee is busy and other donations promised and anticipated will bring the amount to the requisite sum. Mr. Fay stands ready to fulfill his proposed contract at any time the bonus is collected and placed in the bands of a chosen trustee- Next Sunday at the M. E. Church the usual services will be held. The pastor's morning ser mon will be "God's Purpose in Our Lives." His evening subject will be "God's Character Reveal ed in. His Forgiveness of Sin." Evening service begins «at eight o'clock. Good music will be pro vided at both these services by the choir, under the leadership of Prof. Bovee. Strangers al ways welcome. Epworth League at 6:45, led by Nellie Griggs. The pastor's Bible class meets at the close of the morning service. For a tip-top suit of clothes Bee-Hive At St. Paul's church L. I. Bel den, A., will deliver a lecture, morning prayer and sermon at 11 o'clock a, m. evening prayer and sermon at 7:30 p. m. The evening address will be the first of a series upon "The Bible in the Light of Modern Knowl edge," The morniug subject will be "The Religious Significance of Present Tendencies." The rector hooes soon, next Sunday possibly, to have the evening service printed in leaflet form, for the accommodation of those not familiar with the Prayer Book. Moses Gagnon, cf Mountain Iron, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Gagnon, died of paeumonia on Tuesday after a very short ill- age, was one of the best known and most highly respected young men of Mt. Iron, and in his de mise the community loses a pro ing citizen. The bereaved parents, to whom is extended the sympathy of all, desire to return thanks to the many kind Mends who so kindly assisted them during the last illness of their beloved son. The funeral ceremonies were held yesterday, ilev, Fr. Biiban officiating. In terment was made in the Virgin ia cemetery. The ladies of St. Paul's church aave arranged to give an excur sion to Virginia on Saturday, May 26, leaving Duluth on the Duluth, Missabe & Northern railroad in the morning and re taring in the afternoon. Efforts are feeing made to allow as many as wish to return over the Du luth & Iron Range railroad. It is expected that the trip will prove very enjoyable. The ex cursionists will have the advan tage of a good part of the day to inspect the mining operations. Many small parties are arrang ing to take the trip and in all probability it will be the most successful affair given this sea son —Duluth Herald. NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS. Notice is hereby given that dog taxes are now due and payable, and that nil dogs not tagged on Juue 1st will bo impounded and killed in accordance with the provisions ot the city ordinance thereto. All moneys must be paid to the City Treasurer, and his re ceipt brought to tho City Recorder for a li cense and tag. Dated May 6th, 1000. ALBERT E. BICKFORD, City Recorder. A'iJIF OPTION PEN. Messrs. D. H. Moon, G. W. Wallace, E. B, Hawkins and J. G. Vivian have given a second option for a lease of their new ore property near Allen Junction to President Bacon of the Min nesota Iron company, the agree ment being filed with the regis ter of deeds on Tuesday. Under the present agreement the gen tlemen will receive $480,000 for the pi'opertv. The option is for four months from May 12th, dur ing which time D. H. Bacon, who is named as the party of the sec ond part, has the right to call for an assignment and convey ance from Messrs. Moon, Wal lace, Hawkins and Vivian of all mineral leases, prospecting leas es and options tO' purchase ob tained by them from the state, the St. Paul and Duluth Railroad compauy and others, involving the lands in question, situate in 59-14. The execution and deliv ery of the agreement is to be the receipt of a sum not exceeding $3,500, to cover the expensesxf exploration for iron ore by the first parties. If the second par ty calls for the assignment of the leases he shall pay the first par ties $40,000 in cash. Two years thereafter a sum of $100,000 shall be paid. After that time a fur ther sum. at the rate of 4 cents per ton on 200,000 tons of iron ore annually shall be paid wheth er mined or not, until the amount equals $340,000 in addi tion to the $140,000 already paid. When the full payment of $480, 000 shall have been made, the interests of the first parties shall cease in the lands described. Well Located IRON LANDS WANTED. No Fancy Priced Propositions. A. R. MACFARLANE & CO., Investment Bankers, DULUTH. MINN. ELY WILL VISIT us. The Ely Base Ball and Ely Gun Clubs, accompanied by a great number of excursionists, are to be here Sunday next for the purpose of contesting with local opposing teams. The Virginia Gun Club has its new grounds west of Silver lake in fine condition, and the boys feel that they can give the visit ing team a warm reception. hess. The deceased, 19 years of following players for the Sunday The ball boys have had but little practice this season, but an interesting game is anticipat ed. From the available timber Manager Reeve§(hasselected the game: Pitches, Jack Harring. ton. catcher, Fred Jenkins short stop, J. McDonald 1st base, F. Donnelly 2nd base, Wm. Ray nard 3rd base, Pat Dolan center field, C. C. Christopher, captain left field, Ed Johnson right field John Demgen. Dili TOV HE Alt 'EM WHOOP? On Friddy evening last a Red Men's degree team, comprising eight members, came up from Duluth to Initiate a class of sevs en new ifaembers into Sagwa Tribe No. 29, of this city. The new class Vere all Evelethites, and they taere given the real thing. The visiting team were shown every attention by the braves of he local Tribe, being taken about the city and mines, and Virginia was left stating that the town of the ranges and the proper place for the county seat of the new county of lron TAILORS WANTED. I will give employment 16 three first class tailors, two coat makers and one pants mak er, at once. From $7.00 to $8.50 for coats and from $2.00 to $2.50 for pants. MESABA ART TAILORS, 2w 5sl8. Opera House Block. "y.xV xV xt/ xfr itiifc. ti xte'xV xV GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY! Now is the timel A \T F\ in Wisconsin Now is the timel \j f\ in Wisconsin .ffl to purchase a I.rt 11II or Minnesota ft small tract of ranging from F* ranging from $H.OO to $10.00 Per Acre. j£ and secure a Home handy to city or market, small cash payment, balance f? to suit purchaser. Steamship Tickets to and from Europe by all first-class lines. 'M A. W. KUEHNOW, 430 W. Sup. St., Duluth, Minn. "vj? yj* "if*" FRUITS S60.S70, SHIP YOUR HIDE5. FURS PELTS. W00L.GINSENG AND SENECA ROOTS TO THE 0L0 RELIABLE, NORTHWESTERN W HIDE & FUR CO. MINNEAPOLIS MSKN Melo Frame Co. invites your attention to their elegant line of Tinware and Glassware. All latest novelties in LIGHT HOUSE FURNISHINGS. AND VEGETABLES DAILY. CIGARS, PIPES AND TOBACCOS, finest stock on the range. Crayon CoUipon Given FREE with Each. 25 cent Purchase. BESLOW & MARCHETTI, Props., Next to Opera House Block. HUDSON BROTHERS, SHOEMAKERS. .DEALKIIS J.V ..TEtfTS^D 0MG.. Harness Shop in Connection. Repairing Neatly Done. Shop two doors east of Virginia Cash Grocery. Bicycles... VIKINGS, $35 and $40, were $"0 and $ol last vear. RAMBLERS $40, IDEALS $25, $30, NATIONALS $40, $50. CHILDRENS, $20, $22.50. 6. S. REEVES. Moon & Kerr Lumber Co I). & i. TELEGRAPH OFFICII. Manufacturers of and Dealers In LUMBER, JU i&KS: *-r» LATH AND SHINGLES. Special Attention to Local Trade Office and Mills Virginia. Minn. Always On Time Zvoy Steam %aunbr& That is the verdict of our customers in regards to the turn ing out and delivery of the immense amount of laundry work done by* the J. J. BOOTH PROPRIETOR. Patronize Home Industry by leaving Your Laundry dork at Home. Strictly First-Class Work Guaranteed. LACE CURTAINS A SPECIALTY. Chestnut St., Virginia, Minn. *5* ALFRED BURKE, SALOON AND CONCERT HALL, Finest line of Wines, Liquors and Cigars in the City. .% •f- •f •i 5* J* 4* (WE GIVE. MORE VALUABLE^ INFORMATION ON HIDES./3 FUR5 AND WOOL,THAN.lil "ANY HQU5E IN THE WORLQj NORTHWESTERN A HIDE S FUR C0.\ j'\ INNEAPOLIS MINN.V COME IN! ALWAYS WELCOME! EAST CHESrNBf STREET, \^1R61NIA.^* ggC3f-.i-.yt -fr-rT-S